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您或您的企业是否曾收到过网络上的虚假评论，或您认为具有误导性的评论？又或者，您是否曾考虑发布“好评”来平衡负面评价？

随着社会迈入 21 世纪，消费者越来越依赖网络评论来判断产品及服务质量，而不再单纯依靠传统的口碑推荐。在这种情况下，一旦网上出现针对您或企业的虚假评论，往往可能对声誉及业务造成重大影响。

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我们经常看到零售物业的房东与租客之间，就空调系统的维修及保养责任产生争议。那么，从法律角度来看，这项责任究竟应由谁承担?

If you are involved in a Court or Tribunal case, it is very important to understand and be prepared for the costs and fees you may incur. Court or Tribunal proceedings are becoming more commonplace these days and everyone wants to know how much it will cost them.

在创业初期，首要决定的是企业的法律架构。不同的企业架构对税务、责任、管理以及融资方式都有重大影响。需要注意的是，并不存在“放之四海皆准”的最佳商业架构，选择需结合您的业务性质、风险承受能力和发展目标。管理合伙人兼商业法认证专家 Mitchell Zadow 解析最常见商业架构的主要优势与潜在风险，为您决策提供参考。

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A court hearing is where you are required to go into the relevant Court or Tribunal and have a particular question determined by a Judge (or Tribunal Member). The other party to the proceedings will also be present, and you will both put your 'case' to the Judge on a particular issue. Evidence and court documents will be presented to the Judge, as necessary, and the Judge will make a decision on the answer to that issue or question.

A Mediator facilitates the disputing parties to reach an agreement. To do this effectively, the Mediator needs to understand the position of both parties. Each party will enter a Mediation Agreement with the Mediator in which the Mediator promises to keep each party's information confidential. We list some things to keep in mind.

Does this statement equal an enforceable exercise of option by a Tenant: "We write to advise you of our intention to exercise our lease option for a further 6 year period"? You might be surprised to find that the answer is no! Read here for more details.

As more complex family situations arise, it is increasingly important to properly draft your Will and to follow careful estate planning process. Our Wills & Estates team summarise the advantages of having a properly drafted Will in place to ensure your estate is distributed in the manner you intended.

What happens when both the Landlord and the Tenant are late in complying with their obligations for exercising an option for a further term? Accredited Property Law Specialist Andre Ong looks at the case of Xiao v Perpetual Trustee Company Limited [2008] VSC 412.

We list the key things to consider when looking at a new lease for retail premises, including your own legal obligations.

Can a new landlord enforce guarantees imposed by the previous landlord? Read here for more information.